According to a French media L'Equipe, Arsenal are one of the clubs pursuing the signing of AS Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana during the summer transfer window.
The Gunners could make changes in the midfield department with multiple departures planned. Mohamed Elneny has already confirmed his departure on a free transfer while Albert Sambi Lokonga is He is also expected to leave.
Thomas Partey could also be sold in the summer as his contract expires next year. The Ghanaian has been hampered by several injuries in the last 4 seasons and Arsenal could prefer to sell him rather than extend his stay.
In the midst of this, L'Equipe They claim that Arsenal have started talks with Fofana's entourage. Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Atlético de Madrid have also contacted the Frenchman's representatives.
Fofana only has 1 year left on his contract with Monaco and imagined he would leave after the Euro Cup.
Quality midfielder
Fofana has been knocking on the door of first division clubs for some time. He was on the radar of Fulham and Nottingham Forest last summer but decided to stay at Monaco for another year.
He £26 million star He's clearly considering a bigger challenge and might get his wish this season. Arsenal are in a four-horse race to sign the former Strasbourg player when the transfer window reopens.
Fofana has been one of the best holding midfielders in Ligue 1. He has been brilliant with his work rate and ability to win the ball back regularly. He has also impressed with his ability to make key tackles.
The only drawback to his game might be his ability to lose possession. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal formalize their interest in the coming weeks amid competition from three other European clubs.
The London heavyweights may want to sort out Partey's future first before considering Fofana as an option. Partey is on the radar of Saudi Arabian clubs and could fetch a good fee for Arsenal.
